EC Teacher/Curriculum Coordinator FT

Description

The St. Louis Jewish Community Center (the J) has been providing excellent health and cultural experiences for the entire community for over 140 years. Members and program participants enjoy access to state-of-the-art facilities and programs, arts, and sports experiences. Employees enjoy a large range of benefits including a complimentary membership! The J's culture is warm and inclusive to all, employees are safe being who they are at work. Be a part of this amazing team and community.   

Overview:

The J’s Early Childhood Program is accredited by the State of Missouri and licensed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. We use a constructivist and Reggio based curriculum and the Conscious Discipline framework with the focus on character-development and value-driven programming for our students. We provide care for children ages 6 weeks – 5 years of age in a safe, warm, nurturing environment that helps children feel good about themselves and the world around them. Our program operates from 7:30 am -5:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Applicants will work 30 hours per week in a classroom and 10 hours a week on curriculum building. They should have flexibility to work within our operating schedule. 

Responsibilities:

· Assist site director in researching and implementing best curriculum practices for center.

· Communicate curriculum expectations to early childhood staff.

· Communicate center curriculum on Educa to parents and staff.

· Assist site director with learning stories and other center wide communication.

· Plan and deliver curriculum for assigned class.

· Schedule, prepare and conduct parent teacher conferences for your class. 

· Set up, take down and clean classroom as necessary. 

· Follow all Missouri licensure and JCC guidelines in the course of your work.

· Perform anecdotal record keeping, for example, daily observations, injury reports, parent inquiries, etc. 

· Communicate professionally with parents and coworkers. Maintain a professional attitude at all times.

· Communicate and interact appropriately with children. 

· Attend in-service workshops, conferences, staff meetings, and special events as required.

· Earn 18 continuing education credits per year.

· Incumbent in the position is required to become First Aid and CPR certified upon hire (training provided) and certification must be kept current. 

· Maintain a neat and clean appearance.

· Be punctual and maintain good attendance.

· Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

· College degree in Education or related field.

· Prior experience working with children.

· Prior education experience.

· Training and experience using the Constructivist or Reggio Curriculum.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Minimum age of 18.

· High School Diploma (or GED) required.

· Minimum of nine (9) credit hours in Early Childhood Education is required.

· Must be proficient with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

· Strong written and oral communications skills.

· Demonstrated customer service skills.

· Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.

· Must possess strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.

· Able to physically stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel and lift children up to 50lbs.

· Able to accompany children outside to playground, to gym class, and to swim class (teachers are in the water). 

Teachers are required to become registered with the MO Family Care Registry. Active registration must be maintained for employment at our center. Annual TB testing and current Hepatitis A vaccinations are required per state regulations.

 For more information about the J, please see our website: www.jccstl.org. The J is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the Department of Homeland Security's E-verify Program.